FFA mock competition brings student voices to Dakotafest

Katelyn Winberg
Aug 18, 2025
Aug 18, 2025

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This year’s Dakotafest will feature something new: a mock competition showcasing the skills of high school FFA members headed to the national stage.

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Howard FFA Team — Members of the Howard FFA Chapter will compete in the Dakotafest FFA mock competition.
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McCook Central FFA Team — Members of the McCook Central FFA Chapter will compete in the Dakotafest FFA mock competition.
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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.